Mo Wenjie and Yu Xiang smiled at each other, their eyes full of relief after surviving and a longing for the future. However, the peaceful days were not to last long. Suddenly, some strange phenomena appeared in the city. Some citizens became unconscious without any apparent illness. Mo Wenjie felt that something was amiss and decided to investigate further.
After days of investigation, Mo Wenjie discovered that the force was actually emanating from an evil array hidden underground. Just as he was about to break the array, the black-robed messenger descended again. The black-robed messenger informed Mo Wenjie that this was a move by remnants of the demon realm attempting to absorb the essence of mortals and break the seal to return to the human world.
Mo Wenjie took it upon himself to stop the event, and Yu also declared his intention to join. The two teamed up and delved into the evil array, engaging in fierce battles with the resentful spirits within. Mo Wenjie showcased various Daoist techniques, while Yu supported with qi paths. In the end, they successfully destroyed the evil array and saved the citizens. After this battle, Mo Wenjie realized that danger still lurked in the world, and he and Yu were more determined than ever to protect world peace and continue their path of cultivation.
Mo Wenjie walked side by side with Huang Ling'er, with Jiang Yu Rou, Xiao Ya Wen, Ding Yan, Tuo Ba Ying Ying, Qin Xiao Die, and Cao Chun Ling following closely behind. These companions had very different personalities but worked in perfect harmony. They had just bid farewell to that ancient city brimming with mystique and were now stepping forward resolutely into the unknown ahead.
The sunlight filters through the dense leaves, casting patches of vibrant light and shadow on the ground. The gentle breeze carries a fresh scent of grass and trees. As the group follows the winding path, they occasionally hear the melodious chirps of birds and the subtle whispers of insects.
Mo Wenjie's eyes gleamed as he gazed ahead, his heart brimming with anticipation for new adventures. He would occasionally turn back to look at the companions behind him. Huang Ling'er's face was lit up with excitement, Jiang Yu Rou remained as graceful and composed as ever, Xiao Ya Wen held his longsword with a vigorous posture, Ding Yan was curiously looking around left and right, Tuo Ba Ying Ying was adorable and playful, Qin Xiao Die was lively and nimble, and Cao Chun Ling was quiet and composed. Each of them possessed unique charm and personality.
"Who knows what kind of surprises await us ahead?" Ding Yan couldn't help but say.
"No matter what we face, as long as we work together, we will definitely overcome all obstacles!" Mo Wenjie encouraged.
Everyone nodded in agreement and continued their journey with renewed confidence, embarking on a path filled with challenges and opportunities.
As they walked, the sky grew darker, and a faint mist began to envelop the surroundings. Mo Wenjie grew alert and signaled for everyone to stop. Suddenly, a sinister laugh echoed through the air, followed by a group of dark shapes darting out from all directions. These shadows were like ghosts, moving at incredible speed.
Mo Wenjie rushed forward first, holding up a beam of light in his hand and striking one of the dark shadows. The shadow disappeared instantly. However, more dark shapes kept coming, and the companions also started to fight back. Huang Ling'er cast a spell to summon vines to trap the shadows, Jiang Yu Rou waved her sleeves to release ice crystals for attack, and Xiao Ya Wen swung his long sword to cut off the nearby shadows.
Just as the battle intensified, Mo Wenjie noticed that the source of the dark shadows was a deep cave at the base of an ancient tree. He decisively rushed towards the tree cave, while his companions provided full coverage. When Mo Wenjie poured spirit energy into the tree cave, a burst of intense light emerged, and all the dark shadows vanished.
It turned out to be a place that had once been sealed to imprison an evil entity. The previous battle had caused a disturbance, resulting in the weakening of the seal. After resolving the crisis, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and continued on their journey, their determination strengthened even more.
Continuing their journey, after climbing over a small hill, a radiant flower sea appeared before them. Strange lights flickered within the flower beds, as if hiding some treasure. Mo Wenjie was just about to walk closer to investigate when several demonic beasts, resembling foxes but with wings, burst out from the flower beds. They spat flames and fiercely attacked the group.
Mo Wenjie formed hand seals and created a spiritual shield of energy to block the flames. Xiao Ya Wen pointed his sword at the demonic beasts and dived into the group, fighting them. Yu used the power of his spirit paths to sense the beasts' weaknesses and shouted, "Their eyes are their weak points!" Upon hearing this, everyone focused their attacks on the beasts' eyes.
Huang Ling'er threw a colorful ribbon to bind one of the demonic beasts' wings, causing it to fall. Mo Wenjie then released a palm strike lightning, hitting the demonic beast's eye, turning it into dust and powder. The other demonic beasts saw this and were frightened, turning to run. However, Mo Wenjie wouldn't let them escape, leading the companions to give chase. In a matter of moments, the last demonic beast was also eliminated.
After a brief rest, everyone got up, adjusted their belongings, and then took firm steps forward to explore. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning appeared in the sky.
Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er stood still, exchanging a serious glance that revealed deep concern in each other's eyes. That sudden powerful pressure was like a heavy mountain pressing on their hearts, making it difficult for them to breathe.
"This... this pressure is too terrifying!" Huang Ling'er couldn't help but tremble with her voice, her beautiful face looking a bit pale due to fear.
Mo Wenjie gripped his longsword tightly, the veins on his hand bulging, and he gritted his teeth, "Just from this pressure alone, we can tell that our opponent's strength is far beyond our capability! This time, we're really in big trouble."
As the pressure grew stronger, the air around them seemed to solidify, creating a sensation of suffocation. Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er felt as though they were a tiny boat adrift in a raging storm, on the verge of being swallowed by the turbulent waves.
In the midst of the group's panic, Mo Wenjie took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. He recalled a treasure his master had given him, said to be capable of withstanding powerful attacks. Mo Wenjie quickly retrieved the artifact from his storage bag, and a faint glow emanated from it, temporarily alleviating some of the pressure.
At this moment, a huge vortex appeared in the sky, and from it slowly emerged a giant wearing purple and gold armor. "I am the descendant of the ancient God of War. You have disturbed my slumber, and you should be punished." Mo Wenjie bowed with both hands and explained sincerely that they had merely passed by with no intention to offend. After hearing this, the descendant of the God of War frowned slightly, as if pondering whether it was true or not.
Mo Wenjie hurriedly took out some rare spiritual objects he had collected on the way and offered them as compensation. The descendant of the God of War's expression softened upon seeing the spiritual objects, "Considering these spiritual objects, I will let you off this time. But do not cause any more disturbances here." With that said, he stepped back into the vortex and disappeared once more.
Everyone sighed in relief, and Mo Wenjie put away the artifact. After this scare, they realized that there were still many unknown and powerful beings in the world. Therefore, they continued their journey to their destination with even greater caution and carefully improved their own cultivation, preparing for any upcoming unknown dangers.
The group continued on their journey and arrived at a tranquil valley. The valley was shrouded in mist, exuding an air of mystery. Mo Wenjie and the others entered the valley cautiously, only to find that the spiritual energy here was so thick it seemed almost tangible. As they were puzzled, they suddenly heard melodious piano music. Following the sound of the music, they saw a white-robed woman playing the zither by a stream.
Mo Wenjie approached to ask and learned that the white-robed woman was the guardian of this place. She had appeared because she sensed the righteousness in the group. The woman explained that this place used to be a place for ancient immortals to cultivate, where many cultivation techniques and secrets were left behind. However, there were also many restrictions here to protect them. If the group could break through these restrictions and follow the rules, they could obtain these secrets to improve their cultivation.
The group was overjoyed and, under the guidance of the white-robed woman, they began to try and break through the restrictions. Yu used his spirit paths to locate the weaker points in the restrictions, Mo Wenjie cast spells to attack, and others assisted from the sidelines. After several efforts, they finally opened the entrance to the restrictions.
The group entered in a line, stepping into a room that shone with golden light and was filled with precious cultivation techniques and secrets. After selecting the manuals that suited them, they respectfully thanked the white-robed woman and, with their hearts full of gains, set off on their journey again, feeling a bit more confident in their ability to protect the peace of the world.
The group had been traveling for a few days and arrived in a small town. The town was completely deserted, with only eerie silence. Mo Wenjie sensed a sense of unease and ordered everyone to be on their guard.
Stepping inside a room, the table and chairs were overturned, and dust was thick in the air. Suddenly, images began to appear on the walls, depicting the horrific scenes of the town being attacked by demons. The demons had captured the souls of villagers and used them to nourish their own malevolent energy.
Furious, Mo Wenjie vowed to rescue the villagers. The group scattered to search for the demons' whereabouts. Jiang Yu Rou discovered a secret basement where dark energy was seeping out.
As the group arrived at the entrance of the basement, Mo Wenjie led the way down. The basement was dark and damp, and the figure of the demon was faintly visible in the shadows. It laughed wildly, "You've come to your doom."
Mo Wenjie showed no fear and led the group to launch an attack. The demon was powerful, but the group worked together flawlessly. Yu used his spirit paths to disturb the demon's mind, while Mo Wenjie struck at the right moment with a fatal blow.
The demon fell, and the souls of the villagers were freed. Mo Wenjie shouted, "I will see to it that no one dares to harm them again!" After calming the villagers, the group set off once more. They knew that guarding the peace of the world was a long and arduous task, but they would not retreat. They continued to march resolutely towards the next destination.
After leaving the small town, the group soon arrived at the edge of a desolate desert. The scorching sunlight baked the earth, and the sand sea rolled with heat waves. Mo Wenjie felt that something was unusual about this desert. There seemed to be a subtle and implicit magical energy fluctuation in the air.
Just as the group was hesitating whether to cross the desert, a massive sandstorm suddenly swept up in the distance. Within the storm, some dark knights riding skeleton horses could be seen charging towards them. Mo Wenjie shouted, "Prepare for battle!"
The group quickly formed a battle formation. Xiao Ya Wen's longsword shimmered with cold light, and Jiang Yu Rou condensed ice power with both hands. Mo Wenjie charged headlong into the enemy ranks, unleashing a powerful spiritual energy shockwave. The dark knights swung their weapons easily, neutralizing the attack and accelerating towards them.
At this moment, Huang Ling'er recited an incantation, and countless vines suddenly shot out from beneath the sand, tripping up some of the skeleton horses. Mo Wenjie seized the opportunity, jumping onto one of the horses and engaging in close combat with the dark knights. Yu stealthily circled around to the rear, using his spirit paths to locate the core of these dark knights.
After a fierce battle, Yu found the key and informed the group of the forehead gems that needed to be attacked. They worked together to attack the gems, causing them to shatter, and the dark knights dissipated into black smoke. Mo Wenjie looked towards the distance of the desert, knowing that there must be even more dangers ahead, but they wouldn't stop their journey. Therefore, they led the group resolutely into the desert.
